GRE Word List

FESTER

to generate pus

The meaning of the word fester is to generate pus.

Random words

WordMeaning
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated